§ 18605 Commission Quorum And Voting

Business and Professions Code·California

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•Most of the commission members must be present to make decisions.
•More than half of the members at the meeting must agree to pass something.

Example

A school commission has 5 members. 3 show up to a meeting.

They can make decisions because 3 is more than half. But to pass a new rule, at least 2 of those 3 must vote 'yes'.

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§ 18605 Commission Quorum And Voting

A majority of the appointed members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of those commissioners present at a meeting of the commission constituting at least a quorum is necessary to render a decision or pass a motion. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 224. Effective March 30, 1994.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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quorum affirmative vote majority commissioners

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18605.

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